Obituaries

Jan 29, 2021

Clifton “Kayo” Wade Folsom was born Aug. 5, 1953 to Melvina and Stan Folsom. Homesteading in old-time Durango, Kayo developed a strong sense of family and work ethic, as well as a love for the outdoors. A true cowboy, this old-fashioned lifestyle and multigenerational connection to Durango was ingrained in his heart. He graduated from Durango High School, and had...

Jan 29, 2021

James (Jim) Theodore Zick, 82, of Bayfield, CO died Friday evening, January 29, 2021, surrounded by his loving family at Mercy Regional Medical Center. He was born August 1, 1938 in Watertown, WI to Bernice and Robert Zick. Jim attended high school in Aspen, CO where he graduated and immediately enlisted in the Navy. Jim served on the U.S.S. Edson...

Jan 26, 2021

Sharon LaVoyce Brittain passed away from COVID 19 on January 26, 2021. She was born on October 7, 1932, in Rankin, Texas to Lois Opal Carlile Wood and Frank Weldon Wood. She graduated from Andrews High School, Andrews, Texas where she was known as the band majorette, the first chair percussionist with the band and the best typist in the...

Jan 22, 2021

A bright light in our lives has gone to heaven. Lela Pickett George passed away in Durango, Colorado, January 22, 2021 due to Covid-19. She was 93 years old. She was born to Lucille and Roy Pickett in Pasadena, California, September 30, 1927- one of four girls! She grew up in Sierra Madre, California attending the local schools. At Pasadena...

Jan 22, 2021

Adna ‘Russell’ Heaton February 24,1937 - January 22, 2021 Adna Russell Heaton Jr. passed away after a 10-year journey with MSA Parkinsonism. Russ was an amazing, loving and talented husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife Linda; two married children, Joan & Gardner; their spouses Andrew and Michelle and four grandchildren, Matt, Owen, Winter, and Jackson. Family,...

Jan 12, 2021

Linda Lee Gann, 57, passed away on January 12, 2021 surrounded by family at her home in Littleton, Colorado. Linda was born on January 16, 1963, in Durango, Colorado to Leland and Donna Burr. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Christopher, daughter Amy Quick and her husband Paul, son Mark Gann and his wife Katie, and two...

Jan 10, 2021

Steven Lynn McCoy (63) passed away January 10, 2021 at his home in Ignacio, CO. He was born December 14, 1957 to parents Harry Lee and Nara Jo McCoy. Steve will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, and friend to all who knew him. He was a kind hearted man, always willing to lend a hand. The greatest joys...

Jan 10, 2021

Gail Person was born on May 5, 1941 in Denver to John and Betty Person. He and his family moved to Durango in the 3rd grade. After college he returned to Durango and opened a successful dental practice. He practiced dentistry for 39 years in Durango. He loved his community and often gave back to the community his time and...

Jan 8, 2021

Berna Deane Briggs (nee Metz) died peacefully at her sister's home in Durango, Colorado on January 8, 2021 at the age of 89. Bernie was born near Cedar Hill, New Mexico on December 29, 1931 to Albert and Ruby Metz. She was the oldest daughter of eight children, and had four sisters and three brothers. She is survived by her...

Dec 31, 2020

Leonel Erineo Atencio was born on July 19, 1962 to Dorothy & Orlando Atencio in Durango, CO. He passed away on December 31, 2020 at St. Anthony's Hospital in Denver, CO. Leonel graduated in Ignacio. He moved to Grand Junction, where he married his high school sweetheart, Annie Armijo & together they had three sons. He loved to camp &...

Dec 29, 2020

In Memory Of Ruby Dimples Hook Ruby was born in Norwood, Colorado on July 31, 1937. She passed away in Aztec, New Mexico on December 29, 2020. Ruby was 83 years old. She married James Hook Jr. of Silverton, Colorado. Ruby had many fond memories of Silverton. Ruby is preceded in death by her parents and her sister Bonnie Wilson....

Dec 23, 2020

With heartfelt sorrow, we are announcing the passing of Jimmy Dale Morris, born August 11, 1948, born in Dinuba, CA but resided in Farmington, NM. Jimmy was called to serve as one of the Lord’s soldiers on December 23, 2020. Jimmy served in Vietnam in 1969/70 with the 11th Armored Cavalry, where he was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge and...

Dec 19, 2020

Paul Jeffrey Paffendorf died in an avalanche on December 19, 2020. He was backcountry skiing in the San Juan Mountains with his dear friend, and fellow outdoor enthusiast, Bert Perry. A force of nature in his own right, Jeff's life was defined by his inexhaustible stoke for shared adventures with family and friends. His death leaves an unfillable hole in...

Dec 19, 2020

On December 19, 2020, Bert Perry, loving husband, brother, son, and overall wonderful human being, passed away at the age of 55 in an avalanche while doing one of his favorite things - backcountry skiing in the San Juan Mountains - with his good friend Jeff Paffendorf. Bert was born in Atlanta, Georgia, the middle child of Grady and Lalia...

Dec 15, 2020

Albie Lino Vigil (56) was born on May 23, 1964 and passed away on December 15, 2020 at the Hospice House in Durango, Colorado. Albie was born to LaVeta W. Vigil and Eldred A. Vigil Sr. in Durango. He liked the Denver Broncos and loved to bowl at the Rolling Thunder Bowling Alley at Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio. He...

Dec 15, 2020

Dec 12, 2020

Ernest Perez, 65,of Arboles, Colorado,died 12/12/2020 at home. Born 3/12/1955. He is survived by his mother: Carmen Graham, sister: Gina Perez; Brother-in-law: Joseph Sanchez, Jr.; children: David Sanchez and Ashley Valencia; grandchildren: Bailey, Justin, Joseph, Gunner, and Elanor; and best friends, Bruce Sivers and Lloyd Cruz. He was preceded by his wife, Mary Perez. He was a loving father, brother,...

Dec 11, 2020

Roger Dunbar passed away on December 11, 2020 at the age of 82, in Durango, Colorado. Roger was born to Wayne Dunbar & Dorothy Reeves Dunbar Sears in Griegos (now Albuquerque), New Mexico and grew up in Colorado Springs, CO. He began his storied and adventurous life by serving his country in the U.S. Air Force. He later became a...

Dec 7, 2020

Nadine Yvonne Clegern, 81, of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, passed away on December 07, 2020 at Pine Ridge Extended Care. Nadine was born to Nathan and Cora (Michaelson) Olson on April 4, 1939 in Madison, Minnesota. She was raised there and graduated from Madison High School. She obtained a college degree at the University of Minnesota in 1961 and in 1963...

Dec 4, 2020

Herbert “Wayne” Walthall passed away on December 4, 2020 at Mercy Hospice House. Wayne was born to Herbert Thomas and Martha Bird Walthall on November 18, 1925 in Coleman, Texas. He was raised in San Angelo, TX, after moving there in 1930. Wayne graduated high school in 1943 and joined the Navy. He was stationed in Hawaii for 2 years...